Gardner steps down from Piccadilly

Brenda Gardner, publisher at Piccadilly Press, is stepping down from her role after 43 years in the industry. Gardner set up Piccadilly Press in 1983 and has published many well-known children’s authors, including Anne Fine, Helen Cresswell, Malorie Blackman and Louise Rennison. The publisher was acquired by Bonnier Publishing in 2013. Bonnier c.e.o. Richard Johnson said Gardner’s “contribution to children’s publishing has provided thousands of children with great stories that are still being read today”. Bonnier is “currently reviewing” how to replace her. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

Other news stories related to: "Gardner steps down from Piccadilly"

Malorie Blackman: I love gadgets, but e-reading has to be carefully handled

Childrens Laureate enthusiastic about children reading digitally but thinks publishers should proceed with cautionAuthor and Childrens Laureate Malorie Blackman is enthusiastic about the potential for children to read books digitally, but thinks the publishing industry should proceed with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this

Trade excitement at new children's laureate

Publishers and industry figures have welcomed news of Malorie Blackman’s appointment as... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this

Blackman named Children’s Laureate

Malorie Blackman has been appointed the Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2013-2015, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller